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Another Sex and the City-esque change: a different tilt to the accelerator pedal that makes driving in high heels safer and more comfortable. Chevy placed the pedal closer to the driver and curved its surface, a design that creates "less ankle strain on heel wearers and less chance that your shoes will detract from your driving," according to Whitney Krause, the program manager for the 2010 Equinox...
...scolded by the DMV for taking the driver's-license exam in a pair of 3-inch (8 cm) wedges, I was eager to test out the Equinox. The accelerator was indeed comfortable and easy to use in my stilettos. However, I was surprised to find that the brake pedal had not been similarly repositioned. Pressing it in heels felt just as awkward as it does in any other car. Then again, braking is my least favorite part of driving...
...TIME's video "A Gas Pedal Built for Stilettos...
...next few weeks in China were also put on hold. While only about 5,000 of the luxury vehicles had been sold since its November debut, executives decided to err on the side of caution following the revelation that Toyota had withheld information about gas-pedal problems in a number of its most popular cars. A week before the Lexus stoppage, the car manufacturer was hit with a $16.4 million federal fine for its failure to report the gas-pedal defect...
...brief escape from tall buildings and cityscapes. Green pastures and benches for relaxing line certain portions. However, riders beware—the path narrows significantly at parts, which means little room for passing and overcrowding on temperate spring days. Watch out for inanimate objects and other people as you pedal. With a safe exercise routine, your own cardiologist will be thrilled that you’re taking care of your heart...